Texas?

[dveryblessed 1]

Hi...I'm pre-op and Killeen, Tx here.

[ready4changein2011 70]

Lapband to sleeve revision on Dec 18, 2014, if Aetna approves. I'm in Pasadena tx. Good luck all.

Edited October 29, 2014 by ready4changein2011

[Rebirthnow 17]

Anyone from Houston having surgery? Love to hear from you.

I'm from Houston surgery date 11-04-13 Dr Marvin! So excited less than a week to go!!!!

[bookworm1286 1]

Dr Marvin did my band in 2007, excellent surgeon

[Rebirthnow 17]

Dr Marvin did my band in 2007, excellent surgeon

That's Good to Know!! I have a pre-op with him tomorrow 10-31.

I have been on an emotional roller coaster these last few days. I am so ready to get it over with.

How has your journey been thus far? My initial thought was the band but decided to go with the sleeve.

[bookworm1286 1]

That's Good to Know!! I have a pre-op with him tomorrow 10-31.

I have been on an emotional roller coaster these last few days. I am so ready to get it over with.

How has your journey been thus far? My initial thought was the band but decided to go with the sleeve.

The band was ok at first but I did have to have second surgery to repair a leak in the port tubing and it seemed like I never got back on track, it did help with portions but it was too easy to eat "poorly" with the band.....I am working on pre-op testing for the revision surgery because the band slipped 2 months ago so I am getting the RNY gastric bypass....I can't say I'm not sorry to get rid of the band. Dr Marvin isn't on my insurance any more so I chose Dr. Garth Davis for my revision, and I am happy with my choice so far...I think the program he has will be beneficial for me, Dr Marvin didn't have a very structured after care back then, it was my only drawback with him as my surgeon. The actual surgeries went extremely well.

[Rebirthnow 17]

The band was ok at first but I did have to have second surgery to repair a leak in the port tubing and it seemed like I never got back on track, it did help with portions but it was too easy to eat "poorly" with the band.....I am working on pre-op testing for the revision surgery because the band slipped 2 months ago so I am getting the RNY gastric bypass....I can't say I'm not sorry to get rid of the band. Dr Marvin isn't on my insurance any more so I chose Dr. Garth Davis for my revision, and I am happy with my choice so far...I think the program he has will be beneficial for me, Dr Marvin didn't have a very structured after care back then, it was my only drawback with him as my surgeon. The actual surgeries went extremely well.

The after care is what I am really concerned about..

Thanks for your honest review. I have a list of questions for him tomorrow. I am a very analytical person and often make myself crazy analyzing ever little detail so I require them to put everything in writing so I can read, read, and read again until I have clear understanding. The decision to have the surgery was made lightly so I don't need anybody to be able to say after the fact that they told me something different.

[docbree 199]

HI all!

I am in the DFW area, more specifically, Arlington area. I desperately need a support group to attend; I had my surgery at Barker and was thinking of calling them to see if they have a monthly support group. I am 10 months out from surgery and have noticed a pattern of being OK for a few months, then not OK, being OK again, and now I'm in a down swing again. All I can think of is mental blockage/problems relating to surgery; dealing with image and such. Can anyone help?

I go to a group that meets the first Tuesday of the month at Methodist mansfield. I really like it. It is free and anyone can attend.

Edited October 30, 2014 by docbree

[bookworm1286 1]

The after care is what I am really concerned about..

Thanks for your honest review. I have a list of questions for him tomorrow. I am a very analytical person and often make myself crazy analyzing ever little detail so I require them to put everything in writing so I can read, read, and read again until I have clear understanding. The decision to have the surgery was made lightly so I don't need anybody to be able to say after the fact that they told me something different.

My surgery was 8 years ago, they may have improved their after care, that was also for the band....I know now there are many that operate as full service bariatric centers with classes etc....I just felt that once the procedure was done I was just dealing with his PA and just going to scheduled fills....it was his PA that kept telling me nothing was wrong for 9 months when I had a leak, it wasn't until his new PA (who was excellent, can't remember her name) that diagnosed my leak first time I saw her...I just felt that if I had seen him at least once in that 9 month period maybe it would have been different. I would still use him as a surgeon if my insurance covered it but would hope for more in the after care.

[Rebirthnow 17]

My surgery was 8 years ago, they may have improved their after care, that was also for the band....I know now there are many that operate as full service bariatric centers with classes etc....I just felt that once the procedure was done I was just dealing with his PA and just going to scheduled fills....it was his PA that kept telling me nothing was wrong for 9 months when I had a leak, it wasn't until his new PA (who was excellent, can't remember her name) that diagnosed my leak first time I saw her...I just felt that if I had seen him at least once in that 9 month period maybe it would have been different. I would still use him as a surgeon if my insurance covered it but would hope for more in the after care.

Bookworm1286 I had my pre-op with him today. He answered all my questions, was very informative so my mind is at ease. I will be his first patient Tuesday (11-04-14 ) morning. I am excited now and looking forward to the life I have yet to live!

I pray that your journey will result in the fruition of your hearts desires!

[bookworm1286 1]

Bookworm1286 I had my pre-op with him today. He answered all my questions, was very informative so my mind is at ease. I will be his first patient Tuesday (11-04-14 ) morning. I am excited now and looking forward to the life I have yet to live!

I pray that your journey will result in the fruition of your hearts desires!

That's great, I'm glad he was able to ease your fears....Good luck on Tue!

[Rebirthnow 17]

That's great, I'm glad he was able to ease your fears....Good luck on Tue!

Thank you so much!!!

[Chrys2L 10]

Houston, TX Dr. Primomo Bypass.

My last of 6 diet appointments is set for 11/11/2014 and insurance will be submitted at that time. I have United Healthcare and Hope they come back quickly. My BMI is is 38.9 I have Type2 Diabeties, Barrett's, and high cholesteroal. I hope to have my surgery the first week of Dec.

[changing slowly 6]

I'm also just outside of Houston far west...lol. I'm waiting for my last diet appointment which is early December just keep telling myself new year new me!

[Srreeder 78]

Dr Primomo did my RNY in March. He is GREAT! So is his staff! 118 down and about 40 to go.